Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 3491, Titus Fenn, Conn

SERVICE
NUMBER
born
M. Fern, Titus
R. 3491
CONTENTS

Declaration of Titus Fenn in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.
State of New York Niagara County ss: 3
On this second - day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three personally appeared in open court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Niagara now sitting, Titus Fenn, a resident of the Town of Royalton in the county of Niagara and State of New York, aged twenty one years on the 14th day of April last past who being first duly sworn, deposes and saith according to law does on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June the 7th 1832.
He declares that he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated that is to say; about the first of May 1777 he entered the service of the United States as a volunteer private soldier under Sergeant Samuel Henshaw in the town of Watertown county of Litchfield and state of Connecticut, in which service he served six weeks. Sergeant Henshaw had under his command twelve volunteers of which this declarant was one by order of the Governor Jonathan Trumbull of Connecticut to guard the continental stores at Watertown in said county and state, to keep them from being destroyed by the Tories. He was sixteen years of age at the time of entering the service as above stated. This was about the time of the burning of Danbury in Connecticut by the British. He left the service after ten days six weeks. He lived in Watertown aforesaid at the time of entering the service was in no battle at this time remained at Watertown during the whole six weeks. Did not serve during this term of service with any continental regiment or company. There were no officers except Sergeant Henshaw. Was not acquainted at this time with any regular officers. At the end of the said six weeks the said stores were removed and they were all dismissed. He then returned to his home in Watertown. Had no written discharge. Was dismissed by the Sergeant by order of Governor Trumbull.
He further declares that he next entered the service of the United States on the last of September 1777 as a private soldier in Captain Thomas Fenn's company of Militia in Colonel Jonathan Trumbull's regiment, at Watertown in the state of Connecticut. The militia of the state were all called out by order of Governor Trumbull of said state. George Clinton at this time was sealing up the Hudson from New York in order to meet General Burgoyne at Albany. The regiment to which this declarant belonged was ordered to Pickett Hill to reinforce Fort Montgomery to prevent Clinton from joining Burgoyne. The British had to land and take the fort before they could pass up the river. The officers of the company were Peter Matthews, Ensign Isaac Munroe and Captain Thomas Fenn. There was in this

*This should have been inserted before 1781. It is now misplaced by mistake
regiment a Major Brown and adjutant Michael Bronson, marched from Watertown aforesaid to Peekskill in New York did not reach Peekskill went within a mile and a half of Peekskill - heard that the British had taken the fort - then turned and went to Fishkill, twelve miles further up the river - remained there about a week - then followed the British up the river they landed at Fishkill to destroy some stores - British burned houses on the west side of the river - at Fishkill General Putnam took command of the regiment - went to Rhinebeck heights. The regiment stopped at Rhinebeck to guard the artillery. The regiment had got a head of the British fleet - from Rhinebeck went up to Redhook - there the British fleet stopped and lay five or six days to repair the damage they had sustained in passing Rhinebeck heights - they passed the heights on Sunday - It was a bright clear day and but little wind - after having repaired at Redhook, the British fleet went down the river to New York. The regiment went down to Fishkill - lay there a week or ten days - was dismissed at Fishkill and returned home to Watertown, in Connecticut. Remained in the service at this time nine or ten weeks - during this term of service Col. Miller's regiment of Regulars was present, and a regiment of Yellow Coats from New York (Regulars) don't recollect the Commanders name. During this term of service - received among the regular officers Gen. Putnam - Brigadier Gen. Parsons. Was acquainted with Captain Richards, Bronson & Root and Lieutenant Richards, Seymour & Dutton, attached to the regiment to which this declarant belonged. Was acquainted with Col. Sage of another regiment of militia. Was in no battle during this term of service, except at Rhinebeck heights. Served with four continental regiments during this time, to wit, Col. Miller, the Yellow Coats of New York and a part of Col. Meigs, regiment. I think the other regiment was commanded by Col. Swift but is not certain. Don't recollect the names of the regular captains or any other regular officers under captains except one Lieutenant Stowe of the artillery.
He further declares that he next entered the service in Sept 1781 as a drafted first corporal in Captain Moses Root's company of militia by order of Gov. Trumbull of Connecticut. Entered the service at Watertown in Connecticut, marched from Watertown to Old Milford - stayed there a little more than two months and then was dismissed names of company officers were Capt Root Lieut. Joseph Seymour & Ensign Dutton. Did not serve with any continental regiment or company. Don't recollect who commanded the regiment. Was sent to Old Milford to keep the enemy from coming across and plundering the country. Was in no battle during this time. Had no written discharge. Was dismissed by Capt. Root and went home to Watertown. The companies of this regiment were settled about in different places.
He further declares that in addition to the above terms of service next entered the service of the United States about the first of August 1779 in the town of Watertown State of Connecticut in Capt. Thomas Hance's company in Col. Baldwin's regiment of Connecticut State militia - entered as a private soldier - The Lieutenant's name was Steven Mathews, and the Ensigns, Isaac Mason. The militia were called out by order of the Gov. of Connecticut, whose name was Jonathan Trumbull - entered the service at Watertown in Connecticut in the county of Litchfield - marched from thence to New Haven, marched to New Haven to prevent Gen. Tryon from committing depredations on the coast. Remained three weeks

and then was dismissed and went home to Watertown - did not serve with any continental regiment or company during this time - was not acquainted with any regular officers - was acquainted with Col. Jonathan Baldwin and Major Brown. Had no written discharge - was dismissed with Col. Baldwin - served at this time three weeks - To get to New Haven marched through Waterbury, Salem, and Bethany (then called Woodbridge) birth.
Was no record of his age - that he told by his parents that the time of his age is on record in the Town Book in Watertown. At all the times when he entered the service, as herein stated, he resided in Watertown Litchfield county and State of Connecticut. never received any written discharges. Was born in Watertown (then called Waterbury), Litchfield County, State of Connecticut in 1761. Served as a revolutionary soldier in all twenty eight weeks. Under name of been called frequently after 1777 to the close of the war, on alarms. He hereby relinquishes any claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state. Since the revolution he has lived in Cornwall Addison county, State of Vermont - lived there 21 years; then removed to Bronxville in Onondaga County, State of New York - then in Nyack in the county of Niagara, same state where he now resides.
He is known to the following persons, where he now resides and who can testify to his character for truth and veracity and their belief as to his services as a soldier of the Revolution, viz; Rev Silas Parsons, Rev Joseph Myers, Roger Brary and Asher Saxon.
He further declares that he is not acquainted with any person who can testify as to his services as above stated. None of the persons living who can so testify.
Sworn and subscribed to before me in open Court this 10th day of January 1833 Henry Allen Clerk of the Court of General Sessions of the Peace of Niagara County
Peter Ferrin
We Silas Parsons and Joseph Myers clergymen residing in the Town of Lockport County of Niagara and State of New York and Asher Saxon hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Peter Ferrin who has subscribed and sworn to the preceding declaration that we believe him to be seventy one years of age and upwards that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides know to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Silas Parsons Asher Saxon
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid in open court Henry Allen Clerk of the Court of General Sessions of the Peace of Niagara County

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after an investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above named Applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states; and the court further certifies that Silas Parsons and Joseph Mason who have signed the preceding certificate is a clergymen residing in the Town of Lockport county of Niagara and State of New York and that as to the fact of the same their statement is entitled to credit.
R Fleming J. M. Collins F. Buttsfield Judges present
I Henry Catlin Clerk of the court of Common Pleas of the county of Niagara do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Silas Penn for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the said court of Common Pleas of the county of Niagara this Eleventh day of January 1833.
Henry Catlin Clerk
In the matter of the application of Silas Penn to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832.
22057

Wartstown June 27 1837
Dear Brother I send you these Lines to Inform you that Bye the Blessing of God I and my family are in a Comfortable State of health my Children are all Living with me that are Living Sally died two years ago last April and Susan Died three years ago last December my Children are all single our Sister Grady rather endures rather a poor State of health and Soc does Brother Richards widows Brother Samuel family are in health Deacon Charles Dayton has bin dead three or four years and Soc has Mr Dutton Mr Joseph merriam at least one year we are a Building a meeting house in this Society which is to Cost About five thousand Dollars it stands on the Ground between General Smith Stone now occupied by Theron Morris and Amos Grady and the Trumble house I have attended to what you wrote to me About your question I have sent your Letter to Hartford to the Controller and he cannot say anything on the respecting your term of Service and as to my self I remember your going then but I cannot remember the length of time Soc that I dare not testify to anything and I cannot find anybody who knows anything About it I find that what I draw is quite a large sum to me I draw between thirty and forty dollars a year we have had Mr Sibley Minister with us for About two years past but we hope to settle one when we get our new house done and we do not expect to before we have had some things take place in our Church and Society which has been very unpleasant we had Mr Hallack from Vermont to preach with us and very soon a revival of religion began here threw the town and went on very harmoniously and he led me a few days before he left that there About one hundred Conversions and Convictions and we called a meeting to Give him a Call to settle with us but there appeared six or seven against him and we thought best to Give him a Call and we grieved him a great deal from us for he was much attached to this People

and when he left us he  withdrew his Spirit from us and have many you back to the world for you think and do still think that his friends and notes come out and stand like men for the cause of Christ and the good of souls and we are to mourn the hidings of God's face for we are left in a dark like reason state I see in the time of it that we had a better & better W. H. Lock if he had only lived he must left us in two years for he has a great  strong desire to see the the rich harvest of souls in the Kingdom of Jesus Christ
and Love I subscribe your brother at Death Thomas Green
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Titus Titus Fenn Niagara Co N York

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Titus Fenn
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     May 1777 1 12 Private Sgt Pocock Gangus Street 71 years Litchfield Tradition up   Sept 1777 Capt Fenn Capt Baldwin Weston 62   "nine in West" 2 10 " Capt Fenn Mch to Schuylkill 62 Blissman   Sept 1781 2 16 Capt Capt Fenn Fishkill   1 Aug 1779 21 Capt Fenn Capt Baldwin Red Hook Mch to New Room   6 13  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I, _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid,
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
□ The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[k] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

22857.
New York Revs:
Jitus Fenn
Rejected
lot P. Baker 29 May
'33
Set. to applicant July 9, 1838. to same 17. Oct. 1839
3491
Act 7 June '32

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873
aw
3491
P. O. _____
James Fenn
Service: _____
RECEIVED
Enlisted: _____, 18 .
Discharged: _____, 18 .
Application filed: _____, 18 .
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18 .

TO THE HON. THE COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS:
I hereby appoint Mr. Giles F. Yates, of Schenectady, N. Y., my true and lawful attorney, with power of substitution, to prosecute before you the claim of Titus Fenn of N. Y. for a pension under act of 7th June 1832 and I hereby revoke all powers of attorney by me at any time heretofore made.
You will be pleased to allow him, or his substitute, to examine the papers on file in your office relating to this claim. Witness my hand and seal, this Ninth day of November 1852.
Signed, sealed and acknowledged before me—
Carrie Griffin
Thomas Fenn
J. P.

Titus Fenn N.Y. Act 7 June 32 rejected case
G. H. Waterbury

J. Fenn
June 30.
Mail-
Honourable J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Pension office
Washington City

Niagara County Lockport June 22 B38 Sir
my Papers to obtain a Pension as a Revolutionary Soldier was made out some few years Past and Relosed to you by a gentleman a lawyer in This place by the name of Baker who is now Absent and understood from him that the Evidence of Service connected with other Circumstances was not sufficient to Intitle me to a Pension of no grand what ever in consequence of which a decision was suspended -
if That be the case and there is no Prospect of my obtaining a Pension under the Present Statements and Circumstances of Service I would thank you to have the good ness to inclose the Papers to me - direct your Letter to Titus Fenn Esq. village of Lockport - Niagara county
With due Respect have the honor to your Obed t humble Servant
J. Edwards Esquire Commissioner of Pensions Washington city
Titus Fenn
I am Now in my 78 year feeble & not able to labor much and Besetute T. Fenn

Lockport October 10 th 1839
Sir
After I received your letter of July 9 th 1838 I Made Out A Bill of My Several Terms of Service and Directed to the Comptroller - and Secretary of Connecticut at Hartford - I have not Received any answer yet Since that time I wrote to My Brother In Connecticut to have him ascertain if any of those that Did the Guard Service were yet Living - the Persons that were on the guard were Men in years, all but 4 of us, he writes that 3 are Dead as you will see by his Letter - he writes that he remembers My Being or going there But can not Recollect the Length of time so as to testify - as to the Guard Service if it had Ben A Civil Service Would Not the Governor Trumbulls order or warrant Ben Directed to the Sheriff of the County or a constable of the town to Order By the Authority of the State a Sufficient number of Men to guard the Publick Property - But the Gov- ernors orders or warrant was to a Militia officer an Order by Sergent to Must 12 Men & Guard the Publick Stores 'til they were Removed if a Sergent and 12 Men were Sufficient for the Service was it not a Military Service as well as if it had Required a Larger force - the time has ben when I was In Easy Circumstances and Did Not want the Alms of My Country - and I lent My Home to a Friend and he paid and it Reduct Me Begarley I and My Wife are in our 79 year Inferior & Live with our Children who have Large Families & are not Very able to Sustain us The time when I Applied for a Pension was Under the act of Congress for those that had Done Service as Militia In the Revolution to Make out a list of their Several terms of Service and Make Oath to it - and they Must have a Minister of the Gospel - and a Lay Man, this I have done through the Agency of Peregrin Baker Esq - the witnesses is the Reverent Sias Persons and Col. Jonathan Root of Lockport If The Treasury of My Country was Overdrawn and was in Det- Wants I try to Bear it - yes with the rest of My Fellow Men Belt as we have a Rich and Overflowing Treasury - Shall it be Said That Army of her Sons that have done something to game our Glorious Liberty shall be in want, and ask and not be heard, I trust never no never Sir Please to write to me on

This Request as I wish to Learn whether there is a ny thing more For Me to Do or Expect
I am very respectfully your ob st serv t
Titus Farn
J S Edwards Esq r Washington

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Fennan, Simon GRADE Private LINE Hazen's Regiment
WARRANT NUMBER 13087 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED July 13, 1789 to — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Fennegan, Christopher GRADE Private LINE Pennsylvania
WARRANT NUMBER 9376 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED April 6, 1790 To — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.